Hmm. It was subtle enough that until I saw this thread where you pointed it out, I didn't notice it. However, I cycled through all the backdrops I have access to, and I have to say that Warlords and Pandaria are the two it seems to clash with the most. Perhaps that's what you don't like about it?

Having sites also dedicated to storytelling listed across the top is great IMO. Saves me from digging back through posts to find a link to TNG, etc. Maybe there are some exceptional RP resources that are worth linking to? Maybe some of the Lore sites?

I think it matches well enough. I'm using the Pandaria theme and it doesn't feel jarring to me. Instead of "Also visit these other sites!", which is a bit vague as to their purpose, perhaps have the text say something like "Sister communities", which would give viewers a better idea as to the purpose of those links.

"Song dogs barking at the break of dawn, lightning pushes the edges of a thunder storm. And these streets, quiet as a sleeping army, send their battered dreams to heaven."